On Wednesday 20 April (14:00-16.30) the UK Spectrum Policy Forum will be hosting a hybrid workshop to explore the wireless applications and spectrum above 86 GHz .
'Terhertz' spectrum has recently gained a lot of attention across the globe, showcasing an increasing interest in commercial use of these frequency bands.
Within the ITU, there are two Resolutions calling for studies, as well as preliminary agenda items for WRC-27. In CEPT, there are also studies underway , while ETSI has started its standardisation activities.
This workshop is intended to build awareness of international developments in the framework for spectrum regulation of Terahertz frequency bands.
It will also provide the opportunity for a wide range of stakeholders to exchange views on THz technologies.
Draft Agenda
Introduction and propagation characteristics
Simon Pike, Independent
Ofcom's perspective
Richard Moore, Ofcom
W & D bands an operator perspective
Dave Townend, BT
TeraHertz RF technology for W & D bands
Dr Tudor Williams, Director of Technology, Filtronic
GSA's views on TeraHertz bands
Reza Karimi, GSA
International activities within ITU, CEPT and ETSI
Simon Pike, Independent
Passive meteorological applications
Stephen English, Deputy Director of Research, European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts
US perspective
Michael Marcus, Northeastern University
Next Steps
Following the workshop, a report will be produced that summarises the main points in the presentations and records the comments and conclusions.
If you are interested in attending, please make sure you book your place now, and select the relevant ticket when registering.
Please note that physical tickets are limited.
Sophie Greaves
Head of Telecoms and Spectrum Policy, techUK
Sophie Greaves
Head of Telecoms and Spectrum Policy, techUK
Sophie Greaves is Head of Programme for Communications Infrastructure and Services at techUK, and oversees the UK Spectrum Policy Forum.
Sophie was promoted to Head having been Programme Manager for Communications Infrastructure and Services, leading techUK's telecoms activities, engagement and policy development. Previously, Sophie was Programme Assistant across a variety of areas including the Broadband Stakeholder Group, Central Government, Financial Services and Communications Infrastructure programmes.
Prior to joining techUK, Sophie completed a masters in Film Studies at University College London; her dissertation examined US telecoms policy relating to net neutrality and content distribution.
Tales has a background in law and economics, with previous experience in the regulation of new technologies and infrastructure.
In the UK and Europe, he offered consultancy on intellectual property rights of cellular and IoT technologies and on the regulatory procedures at the ITU as a Global Fellow at the European Space Policy Institute (ESPI).
Tales has an LL.M in Law and Business by the Getulio Vargas Foundation (FGV) and an MSc in Regulation at the London School of Economics, with a specialization in Government and Law.
Matthew joined techUK in August 2023 as a Programme Assistant, supporting the Communications Infrastructure programme, as well as the Digital Connectivity and Spectrum Policy Fora.
Before joining techUK, Matthew worked in marketing, data, and events across a number of sectors, including education and consumer goods. He studied German and Dutch at University College London and the Universiteit van Amsterdam.